Key Non-ACA Compliance Items for 2017

During these first four months of 2017, most of the discussion regarding employee benefits has focused on the status of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), including efforts of Republicans in Congress and the White House to repeal, repair, or replace the 7 year-old health care law. Those efforts continue, although after recent developments it may be later in 2017 or in 2018 when we know the ultimate result for the ACA and what will come next.

In the interim, employers must continue efforts to comply with existing law. Not only does the ACA remain the law of the land as of today, but other important federal regulations are still in full force and effect. Since there are no new ACA items taking effect in 2017, this year is an excellent opportunity for employers to get “back to the basics” and focus on key non-ACA compliance items to ensure full protection for benefit programs.